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Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard has just launched the first Public Test Realm (PTR) for Diablo 4, giving a select group of players the chance to get a sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 4. This PTR, announced in late March, runs from April 2 to April 9. It’s only...

Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Gaming division, offered a candid perspective on the current state of the gaming industry. "The math on [making] a game has definitely changed," Spencer told Polygon, noting how production costs are soaring to unprecedented...

Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision has taken a firm stance against the use of 'boosting services' in Call of Duty Warzone, threatening to ban any player found using them. These services, which have become increasingly prevalent in recent weeks, involve creating 'boosting...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has reportedly reached an agreement with Crash Bandicoot developer, Toys for Bob, for the studio’s next game. Toys for Bob — also known for titles like Skylanders and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy —announced plans to become an indie developer, separate...

Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment has announced a delay in the release of Diablo 4 Season 4, pushing it back to May 14, 2024, from the previously scheduled April 16 date. The delay was revealed during the Campfire Chat series, citing the need for more time to incorporate...

The upcoming season of Overwatch 2 will introduce a new hero named Venture, who will be available for free to all players upon launch, marking a departure from the previous model of locking new heroes behind paywalls or progression. This shift also extends to all previously released heroes, which...

Toys For Bob, the studio celebrated for games such as Crash Bandicoot 4 and the remastered Spyro collection, decided to break away from Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision, aiming to recapture its original spirit. In a blog post on Feb. 29, studio heads Paul Yan and Avery...

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed that Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) plans to release all games from Activision Blizzard, ZeniMax (which includes Bethesda, MachineGames, and iD Software), and Xbox Game Studios on Game Pass on launch day. "Our intent is the full portfolio of games from...

In a lawsuit filed in a Los Angeles federal court, prominent players of the video game Call of Duty accused Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision Blizzard Inc. of establishing an illegal monopoly over professional leagues and tournaments for the game. The suit states that Activision...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is reportedly planning to release some of its Xbox games on rival platforms. What Happened: Microsoft is preparing to launch a select number of Xbox games on platforms such as Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY)’s PlayStation and Nintendo Co Ltd (OTC:NTDOY)’s Switch...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has responded directly to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) claims regarding layoffs following the acquisition of Activision. The FTC blasted Microsoft's 1,900 layoffs, saying they contradicted earlier assurances made during the antitrust trial....

Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision announced that a free trial for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to launch one day after the release of Season 2. Season 2, starting on Feb. 7, introduces significant updates to the first-person shooter, including new maps, a battle pass, and...

Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, addressed recent rumors about Xbox first-party titles potentially being ported to other platforms in a tweet. He announced an upcoming "business update event" for next week (starting Feb.12), indicating that more details about Xbox's future vision would...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ; MSFT) has initiated another round of layoffs at Activision Blizzard Inc., shortly after the tech giant's recent cut of 1,900 jobs. The esports team at Activision Blizzard seems to be the major focus of this round of layoffs, occurring just days after the conclusion of...

In the wake of its successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard, tech giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been celebrating record-breaking numbers of monthly active users on its Xbox PC and mobile platforms. What Happened: During the second-quarter conference call, Microsoft CEO Satya...